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Although Arizona has more than 20 casinos of its own sprinkled throughout the state, there's no experience quite like the bright lights and excitement of the Strip in Las Vegas. Getting there from Phoenix costs roughly 10 or more gallons of gas each way to traverse the 298 miles between the two cities according to Gas Buddy's Trip Planner. Hop on board a bus to visit the city of lights at a fraction of what it would cost to drive and enjoy free amenities along the way.

Travel for as Little as a Buck

How does a $1 ride to Sin City sound? Book the trip well in advance on Megabus, and there's a chance to reap one of the limited $1 prices. The one-buck fare doesn't include a nominal reservation fee and the price increases as the bus fills up. However, the bus line allows one checked bag as well as a carry-on. Pick-up locations in the Phoenix area include downtown, Glendale and Tempe. The routes travel between the cities twice daily in the morning and evening. Kick back in a reclining seat and look out the oversized window or take advantage of power outlets, free Wi-Fi and free entertainment during the ride.

Go Green

Missing the signature big green and orange design of a Flixbus at a bus stop is hard. The company advertises rates for as little as $3, but the cost starts at just under $10 for a trip from Phoenix to Vegas. Pack a suitcase and bring a carry-on for an overnight at no extra charge and bring your bike for a nominal fee. For those wanting to make the most of their time in Vegas, catch an overnight run and step off the bus with the whole day to enjoy. Flixbus has two pickup points in Las Vegas, including the Strip and the downtown arts district.

Book a Bus and Discount Hotel

Tufesa bus service provides three routes daily from Phoenix to Vegas. Take an overnight ride and have breakfast in the City of Lights as the sun rises. The overnight journey takes just 5 hours and 15 minutes; day and early evening routes are 6 hours and 30 minutes long. Tufesa offers standard rates not dependent upon how early you book, and there's an option to book a discounted hotel room at the same time as when booking transportation. Plug electronics and watch free movies during the ride.

Ride a Classic

Although Greyhound has roots dating back to 1913, it stays on the cutting edge of transportation technology. Trip prices vary depending on what time of day you wish to travel to Las Vegas, and online or in-app booking makes it easy to see pricing options. The bus line rolls out extra legroom and premium bus amenities at no additional charge like Wi-Fi, at-seat outlets and reclining leather seats. The company's commitment to reduce their carbon footprint includes the latest emission-reducing and fuel economic features on buses, recycling and resource conservation.

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